Legendary Ethiopian long-distance runner Haile Gebrselassie has donated running kit to the In The Long Run... exhibition at the Great North Museum which celebrates 30 years of the world's most popular half-marathon.

After announcing that we would be taking part in the 30th Bupa Great North Run on 19th September, Gebrselassie handed over a running shirt, shorts and shoes emblazoned with his nickname Neftenga, Ethiopian for 'The Boss'.

The athletics hero has broken 37 world records, won numerous Olympic and World Championship titles and is considered by many to be one of the greatest distance runners in history.

His generous donation to the exhibition not only marks his participation in this year's Bupa Great North Run but also the enormous contribution that African athletes have made to the event - over 50% of the winners have come from Africa.

You can see Haile's kit on display at In The Long Run... 30 Years of the Great North Run at the Great North Museum: Hancock from 17th July - 17 October 2010.